PSG is going through a particularly prosperous period. Qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions League after eliminating Liverpool, the capital club is preparing to face Bayern Munich in what already looks like a final before its time. Despite the idyllic climate, Parisian management is working behind the scenes to secure the future of its workforce. Luis Enrique should extend until 2030, while several executives are also committed to the long term. However, one issue remains more sensitive with the future of Ousmane Dembélé. Despite ongoing discussions to extend his contract, the French winger has not yet reached a definitive agreement with his managers, particularly on the question of his fixed remuneration. A situation which intrigues several European clubs and which pushes Paris to think, at the same time, about possible offensive alternatives in the event of an unexpected departure.
With this in mind, Luis Campos increases the number of trips and meetings. Accustomed to living between two planes, the Portuguese travels across Europe to observe profiles likely to strengthen the Parisian squad. In recent weeks, he has been seen at numerous meetings, continuing his analytical work while meeting agents and intermediaries in the French capital. Among the tracks mentioned is that of Yan Diomandé. It’s an open secret, but the profile of the Ivorian winger, explosive and very promising, corresponds to the younger and dynamic recruitment policy put in place by Paris for two seasons. Even if this rumor remains embryonic, it clearly illustrates the club’s strategy in recent years to anticipate all situations, including a possible movement around Dembélé, whose status as offensive leader inevitably attracts envy.
A new suitor joins Diomandé
But another avenue, much more prestigious, recently emerged in Parisian discussions. According to information from The TeamLuis Campos has already met with representatives of Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazilian winger from Arsenal has a profile that is particularly appreciated by the Parisian recruitment unit. The Seleçao international perfectly matches the tactical requirements of Luis Enrique, who favors players capable of intensity in pressing and mobility in offensive phases. At only 24 years old, the native of Guarulhos represents an investment consistent with PSG’s strategy which could well tick the boxes in the event of Dembélé’s departure.
However, it remains to be seen whether this avenue can really come to fruition. Under long-term contract with Arsenal, Gabriel Martinelli is an important element of the London project and his departure would only be possible in the event of a very substantial offer. Paris, for its part, does not wish to upset the balance of a group which is functioning perfectly this season, but prefers to anticipate possible scenarios. If the soap opera around Ousmane Dembélé were to become tense in the coming months, the Martinelli track could then take on another dimension. While PSG dreams of raising a new Champions League, its leaders are already actively working to ensure that the future of the club remains just as ambitious.
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